Rosebush Pruning

Rosebush Pruning (2026)



5.7 2026 95 min Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Karim Aïnouz

Cast: Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Jamie Bell, Lukas Gage, Elena Anaya

Four American siblings—Jack, Ed, Anna, and Robert—live in a secluded Spanish villa, drifting through life on their inherited wealth. When Jack decides to leave for his girlfriend’s house and Ed stumbles onto the hidden truth behind their mother’s death, the fragile bonds of the family start to crack and collapse.

More About This Film

Rosebush Pruning is a dark satirical family drama set in an opulent villa beneath the Catalonian sun. Four wealthy American siblings live in isolation from the outside world, surrounded by inherited privilege, complicated family relationships and a deep dependence on one another.

Karim Aïnouz directs a stylish and unsettling adaptation loosely inspired by Marco Bellocchio's Fists in the Pocket. Callum Turner, Riley Keough, Elle Fanning, Jamie Bell, Pamela Anderson and Tracy Letts form the central ensemble in a story concerned with family secrets, inheritance and emotional collapse.

  • Karim Aïnouz directed the film.
  • Efthimis Filippou wrote the screenplay.
  • The film loosely reworks Marco Bellocchio's 1965 film Fists in the Pocket.
  • It premiered in competition at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival.
  • MUBI handled distribution, with a U.S. streaming release following the theatrical rollout.

Where to Watch

Rosebush Pruning has moved from festivals and theaters into digital and subscription distribution in selected markets.